As I stated in my earlier post I'm looking to purchase a new 4x4 within a month.

If possible can I get- reviews opinions on the below ATV's. Pros & Cons..

Polaris 850 xp EPS
Can-Am Outlander 800/650
Yamaha Grizzly
Kawasaki Brute Force 650/700

I will be utilizing the ATV for heavy trail riding and work (I own a Brick Paver Business & do Snow Removal in the Winter)

Please give me your honest opinions. I've been doing my research and have seen both pros and cons of all machines, however I would like to hear what you guys have to say.. Thanks!

 

They will all do what you want, Which one cost less would be my deciding factor.

 

Polaris 850 xp EPS, strong machine that runs fast. Nice easy steering. One of the strongest frames in the industry. Most comfortable ride.
Can-Am Outlander 800/650, usually fastest in their cc class. Good comfortable ride. Now can get power steering. Frame not as strong.
Yamaha Grizzly, good comfortable ride. First with power steering. Good all around quad. Some say not as stable a PoPo.
Kawasaki Brute Force 650/700, know the least about these. Great looking quad with a strong engine and plenty of power. Weird way of locking up the front tires. Pull on a little lever to progressively lock in front end.

 

Okay I went to a Yamaha Dealer and a Polaris,Kawasaki,Can-Am dealer.

My results:

Grizzly 700 EPS: Very nice machine, great customer service.. Machine doesn't feel as stable as the other machines & tires seemed to small.. I like that you have three drive options: 2wd,4wd limited slip, and 4wd lock.. Price: 8,000+Tax took 1k off the price without question...

Brute Force: Dealer talked me out of it when comparing it to the Polaris (they were right next to each other)

Polaris 850xp Power Steering: This seemed to be the best all around, stance was stable, controls were nice, power is nice. Price 8,300+Tax.. The only question on my end is how the 4wd system works and does all 4 wheels lock up or is it really a 3wd system. I do not want to be spinning all over then have to wait for the front wheels to power.. Also the reliability.

Can-Am- Outlander 800: Awesome machine, not sure about the frame- I heard some bad stories.. However, this machine is to expensive compared to the others. AWD system is slower to respond compared to the Polaris

 

Polaris AWD system is pretty simple. If the rear wheels do more than 1/5 of a turn more than the fronts the fronts will then lock in. In over 1500 problem free miles I've found it to be seemless. It works great. You don't even notice it. I've pulled through mud holes, deep water holes, and up and over 3 ft. high rocks and it works great. I like not having to put it in full lock because it is there as needed. I don't mind the button systems to lock in the front but I've grown fond of the Polaris system.

 

Since a major part of your ATV usage will be for snow plowing, I think the Polaris will be the best for that use. More than enough power (of course, all of them have that) but also the most weight for traction and moving heavy snow. Only flaw for plowing would be the 4wd engagement as it does not stay locked in 4wd, but it does engage quickly. Second for work like what you need would be the Griz. Both are available with power steering, a big plus for plowing.

The Can-Am is the sportiest of the bunch, followed by the BF. Both are great machines but as more slanted towards play than work compared to the other two. All four of your choices will serve you well on trail or for work, so I'd go heavy on price differences to make your choice.

 

Well I will throw in my .02 I went from owning Polaris Sportsman 600 (Good quad) to owning a Yamaha Grizz 700 and I will fist say that I am VERY happy with my new choice in a bike and will not switch back for anything! With that said all bikes have there + & - and things that I hate about my Grizz seat is short, deff not as smooth running (engine wise) as a twin Popo and the Grizz tires IMO are only adiquite for a new bike Things I love about the Grizz Light on its feet, Build quality 2nd mabey only to Honda (some say), Easy to work on, Size of fuel tank, MPG compared to my 600, and the Gizz IMO has the best engine braking system in the industy! Just a few pointers to help you decide. I would say tho if plowing is a major concern the extra weight of the Polaris will help, but with the wide ark A-Arms on the Grizz it deffinatly helps get you through the deep stuff too! All in all I would say the Yamaha Grizz is a complete PKG it might not be #1 in any paticular catagory but it does do everything well and it will be a quad you can count on for years to come!

 

Polaris X2!
Turf or 2wd or 4wd or 4wd with ADC. 4 choices no 3wd.

X2 is the best trail riding and work atv built.

Dodge57hemi you can't compare an old Popo 600 without adc to a new Grizz.
take a ride on an XP850 you'll have a new favorite

 

850'S Are nice but I will stick with the tried and true Grizz. Don't miss having to fix my quad at every turnaround. Rather be riding than repairing my quad that is the major reason I probably wont go back to Polaris. I have said it before and will say it again having the most power and a good ride is not everything!

 

seems like im in a similar situation of buying a new big bore utility atv and have been doing extensive research, so any ideas/reviews or opinions would be appreciated.
im looking an atv that is primarily going to be used for hunting. terrain can be very steep in spots, swampy in others and very tight trails elsewhere. i might end up plowing some snow with it and possibly someday working food plots with it. i want an atv thats going to be comfortable riding trails. power is nice, but i doubt im going to be lacking power in the big bore segment. i plan on owning this machine for a while so reliability is a top concern. power steering looks nice but do i really need it and is it just something else to go wrong? here is what my research has come up with, please share your opinions

polaris 850xp- a MONSTER machine, tons of power, but VERY heavy and polaris doesnt have the best reputation for quality
yamaha grizzly 700- a very reliable and well rounded machine, light making me think it would be nimble, my #2 choice right now, but weird shifter that is a pain for forward and reverse shifting (plowing) and the grizz is only a single cylinder (v-twins are nice)
suzuki king quad 750- really liked this atv, esp push button front diff locker, nice power, nice riding but more of a sport quad than a utility, losey front and rear rack ratings
honda rincon- hondas have by far the best reputation for reliability however seems as though honda's technology is the same as it was during the regan administration, (not much utility in their utility segment)
kawasaki brute force 750- my #1 choice as of right now, plenty of power (v-twin), middle of the pack in weight, seems like the best all around. weird diff lock though
can am- have not dont too much research so i am kinda ignorant of this brand, heard some reliability issues, but idk...
i appreciate any objective input (seen too much, "ive owned only *insert brand here* all my life and is the only thing i'll ever ride and own" in some forums)
Thanks again!